A vascular laser delivers a brief burst of light that targets the blood within vessels in the skin. When the light is absorbed, it then causes the blood inside the vessels to solidify (coagulate). Over the next several days, the vessel is slowly absorbed by the body. Some conditions treated with a vascular laser include: Telangiectasias (tiny superficial blood vessels, most noticeable in rosacea, sun damaged skin and around the nose), Redness in scars (pink acne scars, shallow stretch marks, and surgical scars), Venous lakes (small dark blue spots commonly seen on the the lips and face), Angiomas (small cherry-red spots or harmless growths composed of blood vessels which can occur anywhere on the body.

In general, this procedure is safe and it is done without any incisions, no downtime, and minimal discomfort. The number of treatments may vary depending on the size and location.. Some veins are zapped away instantly, while others may require a second or third treatment.